South Lanarkshire Men’s Shed Network - a community of Men’s Sheds

What is a Men’s Shed?

The idea of a Men’s Shed is to create a space where men with time on their hands can gather to work on projects, have fun, share skills, and build things for themselves and the local community combatting loneliness and isolation in the process.

Men’s Sheds across the council area receive ongoing support and development from the Seniors Together project where necessary.

There is no set design or space for a shed, Men’s Shed utilise all shapes and sizes of buildings and are open to all different backgrounds and ages.

What to expect in a Men’s Shed

In most Men’s Sheds you will find a workshop, a social area, a place to pursue hobbies and a warm welcoming atmosphere. The Shed is a socially inclusive place where men over 18 can meet - including those who are retired, out of work, or just looking for like-minded company.

All activities in each shed are decided by the shedders in that shed – there is no set activity for a shed.

The shed is a place to:

Pursue hobbies or pastimes
Share and learn new skills
Socialise over a cuppa, biscuit and chat
Get out of the house for a while
Work or just relax
Get practical help with a project
Overcome loneliness

Who is in charge?

All Men’s Sheds are run by the members who attend and use them.

Each Shed has a committee of trustees, and most Sheds are registered charities.

How can I get involved?

There are currently over a dozen Men's Sheds located throughout South Lanarkshire. See the opening hours and contact details on our Men's Shed directory.

If you would like to more information about developing a Shed in your community please contact the Men’s Shed development worker by phoning 07388955049 or 01698454105. You can also email seniorstogether@southlanarkshire.gov.uk or phone 01698 454105.

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